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Practice these MCQs in the appQuick fact: The real name of Ibn Taymiyyah was Taqi-ud-din Ahmad ibn Abd al-Halim.
Ibn Taymiyyah (1263–1328 CE) was a prominent Islamic scholar, theologian, and jurist of the Hanbali school. His full name was Taqi-ud-din Ahmad ibn Abd al-Halim ibn Taymiyyah. He is widely known for his extensive writings on Islamic theology, jurisprudence, and his critiques of certain practices he considered innovations. The title "Taqi-ud-din" means "Piety of the Religion," reflecting his scholarly reputation.
Ibn Taymiyyah was born in Harran (modern-day Turkey) and his family fled to Damascus due to the Mongol invasions. He was a prolific writer, with his works collected in the massive compendium "Majmu al-Fatawa." His ideas later influenced many reform movements, including the Wahhabi movement in Arabia. He was imprisoned multiple times for his controversial theological positions, and he died while imprisoned in the Citadel of Damascus in 1328 CE.
